So many wonderful family sessions to share from this fall! One of my favorites was this one. I have loved watching this family grow from engagement, to wedding, to newborn, and now first year! The day of the session, the weather was not great- it was chilly and rainy. So, we opted to do them at the family home, and stepped out for a few foliage photos in the backyard in between rain sprinkles. Baby D definitely was happier inside, and so we did several inside next to the large windows for some natural light. Here are some of my favorites~

It’s cold and dark and gloomy outside, which is when I like to start blogging summer sessions… to remind me of the warmth and blooms and golden sun that is summer.

This session was one of my favorites of 2020. Haley and Derek chose to reschedule their August 22, 2020 wedding to August, 2021 due to COVID. However, they wanted to do something special on their original wedding date. They already had their fall engagement session in 2019, but decided a second engagement session on their original date would be a great way to celebrate. They got all dressed up, went out to dinner, and then headed to downtown Lansing for some photos at the Capitol building and on the rooftop of a parking garage with a view of the city.

Then, after an outfit change, we headed to Frances Park. It is a hidden gem in the Lansing area and has a stunning rose garden and river overlook. It’s one of my favorite parks to take portraits…and it’s free! Free parking and no permits!

I’m so happy I still got to celebrate their original wedding date with them, and happy that they had something special to do! What a great idea! And I’m so looking forward to their 2021 wedding!!!

Having lived in East Lansing ten years ago for ten years while completing my undergrad at MSU, I thought I knew Lansing pretty well. In fact, I had no idea there was a park as beautiful as Frances Park, and had no idea how beautiful the Capitol building and surrounding areas could be for photos. I'm so glad Zoe was up for doing her photos downtown and at Frances Park. We shot on a Sunday evening and it was quiet, so we had the area to ourselves. As you can tell from the first photo, Zoe is a dancer, so we also took photos for her college application to the dance program at the University of Michigan (and she was accepted!!!). Congrats on graduating Zoe, and thank you for letting me take your senior portraits!!

Class of 2018, it's that time of year again! We are now booking senior portraits! Do you go to East Lansing, Okemos, Haslett, Owosso, Holt, St John's, Grand Ledge, Mason, Jackson, Howell, Charlotte, Williamston, or Dewitt? Get in touch to schedule your senior portraits!

This fall has been a whirlwind as I've begun to run my business not only in Rhode Island, but also in Michigan. I was worried I would have a hard time finding places as beautiful to shoot in the Lansing area as I did in Rhode Island (purely because it's on the ocean), but I have been pleasantly surprised by stumbling upon beautiful spots like Frances Park in Lansing. I LOVE the results I'm getting from shooting at this location-- see some favorites below :) .

It may be 90 degrees outside, but fall is just around the corner! To beat the holiday rush for Christmas and holiday card photos and gifts, I have arranged for three days of mini sessions (and will add additional dates if the need presents itself). The locations are true to fall: an apple orchard, a Christmas tree farm, and a beautiful park with fall colors. 

2016 Fall Mini Sessions are $200 + $12 MI State sales tax, and include:

• a 40 minute photo session with up to six family members
• a minimum of 20 high resolution digital files via download with print release
• an online gallery for viewing, to order prints, and to share with family
• wardrobe guides and product purchase assistance

Scheduling is now available online!